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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.41, 894.83 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.41, 894.83 and 534.88 is: 805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.41 : 894.83 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.41/894.83 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.41x = 894.83 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.41x = 478,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,626.67/594.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.21

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